The quick-service sibling of Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar, serving ceviche, lomo saltado and chaufa on the south end of Lake Nona
Pisco Express is at 9717 Eagle Creek Center Boulevard, Suite 100, in Eagle Creek Center on the south end of Lake Nona. It is a fast-casual Peruvian restaurant, the counter-service spin-off of Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar. Both are run by the local group behind Don Julio Mexican Kitchen, whose Eagle Creek restaurant is a few doors away. The menu covers ceviche, lomo saltado, ají de gallina, causa, chaufa fried rice, empanadas and soups, with pisco cocktails. Pisco Express offers dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering.
Lake Nona has a sit-down Peruvian restaurant on the north end and a quick one on the south end, and both come from the same local restaurant group. Pisco Express is the quick one: the counter-service sibling of Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar, at Eagle Creek Center.
Here is what Pisco Express serves and how it compares with its full-service sibling.
Where is Pisco Express in Lake Nona?
Pisco Express is at 9717 Eagle Creek Center Boulevard, Suite 100, in Eagle Creek Center on the south end of Lake Nona.
Eagle Creek Center also holds Don Julio Mexican Kitchen, Keke's Breakfast Cafe, Pho Haven and Tomasino's Pizza.
What does Pisco Express serve?
Pisco Express serves Peruvian classics: ceviche, lomo saltado, ají de gallina, causa, chaufa fried rice, seafood rice, empanadas and soups.
Ceviche comes in classic and carretillero styles, lomo saltado is the stir-fried beef with fries and rice, and chaufa is Peru's Chinese-influenced fried rice. Passion fruit mousse is a popular dessert, and the drinks list includes pisco cocktails.
The menu changes from time to time, so check the current version before you go.
How is Pisco Express different from Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar?
Pisco Express is the quick counter-service version; Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar is the full-service restaurant and cocktail bar.
Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar at Nona Park, on the north end of Lake Nona, is the place for a sit-down dinner, Nikkei maki rolls, a big pisco bar and weekend brunch. Pisco Express brings the core Peruvian dishes to a faster, simpler format on the south end.
Choose the Express for a quick lunch or takeout, and the Gastrobar for a night out.
Who runs Pisco Express?
Pisco Express is run by a local Central Florida restaurant group that also operates Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar, Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Hot Taco.
It was announced in late 2022 as a spin-off of the Gastrobar, taking over a former restaurant space at Eagle Creek Center. It is unrelated to other restaurants named Pisco Express elsewhere in Florida.
Does Pisco Express offer takeout and catering?
Yes. Pisco Express offers takeout, delivery and catering, plus online ordering and a rewards program.
Peruvian rice dishes and lomo saltado travel well, which makes it a good takeout option for the south end of Lake Nona.
Hours change, so check Pisco Express's website before you go.
Pros, Cons and Our Take
Pros
- Peruvian classics in a quick, casual format
- Ceviche, lomo saltado and chaufa close to home on the south end
- Pisco cocktails
- Takeout, delivery and catering
Cons
- Counter service, not a sit-down evening
- A smaller menu than the full-service Gastrobar
- Strip-center setting with shared parking
- Easy to confuse with its sibling restaurant
Our Take
Pisco Express is the easy way to get Peruvian food on the south end of Lake Nona. Order the lomo saltado or a ceviche, finish with the passion fruit mousse, and save the Gastrobar for when you want the full experience.
What the Neighbors Know
Residents of Eagle Creek, Laureate Park and Isles of Lake Nona live closest to Eagle Creek Center, where Peruvian, Mexican, Vietnamese and breakfast spots sit side by side.
If that kind of variety close to home matters to you, factor it into how you compare neighborhoods. The full list is in our Lake Nona restaurant guide.
Official Sources
Buying or selling in Lake Nona? Call/Text David Myers at 407.801.3286 or use the contact form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pisco Express in Lake Nona?
Pisco Express is at 9717 Eagle Creek Center Boulevard, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32832, in Eagle Creek Center.
What kind of food is Pisco Express?
Peruvian. The menu includes ceviche, lomo saltado, ají de gallina, causa, chaufa fried rice and empanadas.
Is Pisco Express related to Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar?
Yes. Pisco Express is the fast-casual spin-off of Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar, run by the same local restaurant group.
Does Pisco Express serve alcohol?
Yes. The menu includes pisco cocktails.
Does Pisco Express cater?
Yes. Pisco Express offers catering, takeout and delivery.
